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Well there's absolutely no need to be rude but like you said, you do things your way and so on. There's no "dreams" about it, I was merely trying to share what I have learned. You know, if you took the time to ask someone that has specialised in a certain trade for fifteen years, you would discover something new. I can, and I have, and I do, get leverage to take the spoiler off in this manner, as that is how it is supposed to be done. The plastic that these rear lamps are made of does not become brittle with age. You are right to take your time with something that you do not have experience with, but then dismissing some friendly advice with an "I know better" attitude is a pretty silly road to go down. Your welding is adequate. I have no idea what that comment is in reference to. I have a feeling pal, that the reply you will get will be along the lines of "Ive been doing this for 40 years and therefore do know best" kind of attitude. Here we go another one that jumps to assumptions - its really not that kind of a forum !
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Last Edit: Oct 6, 2019 21:04:52 GMT by Deleted
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Really enjoying the work (and the time it takes you to also photo your work) in this thread. How do you keep your kit so clean?! (the scissor lift looks spotless!
Whatever the answer, thanks for taking the time to do this - I find it extremely interesting and have used some of the steps you've shown to influence how I've tackled some rudimentary jobs on my own car and tractor. Nothing thread-worthy however so let's not go there!
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Really enjoying the work (and the time it takes you to also photo your work) in this thread. How do you keep your kit so clean?! (the scissor lift looks spotless! Whatever the answer, thanks for taking the time to do this - I find it extremely interesting and have used some of the steps you've shown to influence how I've tackled some rudimentary jobs on my own car and tractor. Nothing thread-worthy however so let's not go there! Winding down for the holiday I gave the scissor lift a clean off - what I hadn't stated was the comedy moment when injecting the BMW sills with cavity wax and the canister containing the cavity wax somehow pressurised and blew the contents all over myself & the lift - but I do like to keep the place has clean as I can - it only takes 10 mins a day and my OCD status will not allow me to work in a sh1thole - it is somewhat difficult though when you weld / grind / profile & sand in the same workshop that you paint in - the walls & ceiling are long overdue a lick of white paint - the lights have just been upgraded to Digital LCD so I will attempt to get the decorating done before the end of the month (I need to keep this top secret from SWMBO through - if she finds out I've put the decoration of the workshop before that of the house I really will be toast)
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Last Edit: Oct 8, 2019 13:36:03 GMT by Deleted
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Grumpy, I notice that you do not turn your project vehicles on their side on a rotisserie or rollover frame, do you find that it is not necessary? I ask as I am trying to decide what kit I am going to need, I don’t have a lot of storage space.
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Grumpy, I notice that you do not turn your project vehicles on their side on a rotisserie or rollover frame, do you find that it is not necessary? I ask as I am trying to decide what kit I am going to need, I don’t have a lot of storage space. I do if its required - here's one that I prepared earlier And when it was finished Things to think about are: Can you mount the car to it with the axles removed - Can be a right pain to access things if not Will it turn the car / bodyshell within your workshop space / ceiling height - better still can it turn the car / bodyshell within its own space i.e. can it be used in a single garage Is it something that you just need for the one restoration and can then sell on afterwards or hire out once you are finished - if so factor this into the purchase price has some of the basic roll over jigs are more of a novelty than what they are help
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That cavity wax accident made me snort. Once went around the back of a machine at work as the slideways weren’t getting any oil. No pressure gauge on the pump so just thought I’d crank it up a touch. Blew the seals out the filter and came out dripping from head to toe in slideway oil.
That made my colleagues snort.
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I love it that you post your accidents as well as your triumphs. It makes me feel that when things go wrong that I am not alone and that even the 'specialists' have similar mundane day to day problems/c*ck-ups, just like me.
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Loving the write ups and the trials and tribulations- splendid and awe inspiring work as always. Have been a bit behind on my RR reading due to some IT issues and now have to face stripping off all the Hammerite so carefully applied to my front spindles as I didn’t realise it wasn’t suited to that environment. Is Frost chassis black the best option for these pieces & if so would I be right in thinking I need the primer too or does it go direct to bare metal?
Sorry for the basic questions but this is all new to me since I worked on my mini as a teenager and things have moved on just a bit!
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I have a feeling pal, that the reply you will get will be along the lines of "Ive been doing this for 40 years and therefore do know best" kind of attitude. Looks like we have a new troll 🙄 Not going to gain many friends on here with a fourth post like that...👎🏻
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Last Edit: Oct 9, 2019 19:45:05 GMT by Deleted
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hey you, yes you, the jason bourne version of attention to detail. would you like some advice on how to do stuff quickly and easily, after youve already done it, and found it not to be possible.
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hey you, yes you, the jason bourne version of attention to detail. would you like some advice on how to do stuff quickly and easily, after youve already done it, and found it not to be possible. One man's "not possible" would appear in this case to be the same as another man's "I do this regularly, in this way". Plenty of people learn by trial and error, which is fine, good, and noteworthy, but it would be amiss for the person thus experienced to watch by as the next person thereafter goes through the same process, and say nothing. Unless, that is, you do not agree with the thought of improving society, and would prefer your children to discover the wheel, indoor toilets and food hygiene practices for themselves, as, after all, why should we or anyone else teach them, we figured this stuff out eventually, therefore so should they. Myself, I believe in the sharing of knowledge, learned by study or experience, and sometimes it falls on ungrateful or unwilling ears, and sometimes people thank you profusely for taking the time to care about them and share what others wouldn't. That I think is part of why Chris keeps this thread going, but then again he did think I assumed too much.
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Oct 10, 2019 13:37:43 GMT
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Gentlemen. Can we cut the personal stuff and get back to the reason this thread is here, to pass on tips and information to help others along with the odd bit of general information. If something don't work for you, fine, don't do it. If it does, be grateful, and get on with it.
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Oct 10, 2019 19:41:40 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 10, 2019 19:44:49 GMT by Deleted
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Oct 10, 2019 19:47:41 GMT
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Thats had a fortune or two spent on it!
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Oct 10, 2019 22:29:12 GMT
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I'm sure that was in a magazine many moons ago,
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Oct 10, 2019 22:35:26 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 10, 2019 22:36:50 GMT by bugtastic
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Likewise, not my cup of tea, but that engraving is pretty incredible! Looks like fine artifacts from a stately home.
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I also agree. Its like tatoos. I don't like them, but admire and appreciate the work and skill (and pain!!) that is put into them. Some are fantastic, just not my thing.
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Loving the write ups and the trials and tribulations- splendid and awe inspiring work as always. Have been a bit behind on my RR reading due to some IT issues and now have to face stripping off all the Hammerite so carefully applied to my front spindles as I didn’t realise it wasn’t suited to that environment. Is Frost chassis black the best option for these pieces & if so would I be right in thinking I need the primer too or does it go direct to bare metal? Sorry for the basic questions but this is all new to me since I worked on my mini as a teenager and things have moved on just a bit! Apologies for the pathetically slow response - Frosts Chassis Black is a really good option for this - fact that it's available in aerosol plus the choice of satin / gloss - but yes you need to be using the primer for it - neither products are cheap but they are both long term effective and carry a factory finish - unlike so many other products that don't - if you can post up your progress / finished work for others to learn from
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Oct 11, 2019 17:57:13 GMT
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I have seen some good stuff from Frosts (their showroom is nearby). I know Chris is not fond of POR15 and its offshoots but the 'showroom' finishes and demos are impressive. As for their longevity... I leave comments on that to THE (capital letters on purpose) expert. Like everything else in life some stuff from a firm is great, some not so.... that's why its called life (philosophy comes extra!!)
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